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Seyntex

Seyntex NV

Aalter, Belgium

Soldier EquipmentArmour & ProtectionCBRN DefenseDual-use
Founded 1908Prime Contractor, System IntegratorSupplies Land Forces, Homeland Security & Police
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Founded in 1908, Seyntex is a defense prime contractor based in Aalter, Belgium working in soldier equipment, armour & protection, cbrn defense.

Seyntex is a Belgian manufacturer of protective textiles and equipment, founded in 1908 and headquartered in Aalter. Originally a flax-weaving business that supplied canvas to the British Army during the Second World War, the company moved into high-tech fabrics in the 1990s. It develops and manufactures military clothing and equipment for armed forces, including combat clothing, load-carrying systems, sleeping systems, tentage, camouflage nets, ballistic protection and CBRN protection. Its civilian range covers police uniforms, high-visibility and foul-weather clothing, firefighting suits and workwear. The company operates an in-house textile laboratory and shooting range at its Aalter site, runs production sites in Eastern Europe and the Far East, and states it supplies customers in more than 20 countries. It is vertically integrated, covering research, design, testing, manufacturing and logistics.

Location

Aalter, Belgium

Founded

1908

Legal name

Seyntex NV

Registration

BE 0423 039 962

VAT number

BE0423039962

Languages

ENNLPL

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Soldier EquipmentArmour & ProtectionCBRN Defense

Supply-chain role

Prime ContractorSystem Integrator

What they offer

HardwareEngineering Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Combat Clothing Systems

Military combat clothing

Military combat clothing developed and manufactured for professional soldiers.

Load Carrying Systems

Soldier load-carrying equipment

Personal load-carrying systems for field exercises, ground missions and combat.

Sleeping Systems

Military sleeping systems

Sleeping bags and sleeping systems adapted to different environments.

Camouflage Nets

Camouflage systems

Protective camouflage nets to hide people, vehicles or installations from modern detection technology.

Ballistic Protection

Body armour

Soft ballistic panels and hard plates protecting against bullet, knife, spike and fragment attacks.

CBRN Protection

Protective clothing

Protective clothing and equipment against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards.

Tentage

Military tents

Weather-proof tents and tarpaulins for military, rescue or outdoor use.

Parade Uniform

Military uniforms

Parade uniforms made from wool or polyester/wool.

Firefighting Suit

Firefighter protective clothing

Performance garments for fire and rescue services.

End users

Land ForcesHomeland Security & Police

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

Belgian Defence Clothing System

Named customers

Belgian ArmyPolitie van Brussel

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

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